Abolish the Poll Tax Debate Spurs Texas Action
A 1934 Big Bend report shows renewed push to abolish the poll tax as a voting prerequisite in Texas. Lawmakers, leaders, and citizens weigh voter registration versus tax tied ballots while noting negligible school funding impact. Democrats circulate petitions to put abolition on the 1935 primary ballot amid broader calls for fair access to the polls.
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Texas
Democratic Executive Committee
Thoes
State Democratic Executive Committee
Conversational Spanish lesson with King and Princess tale
A radio language lesson presents a dialogue with a king and the prince trying to make the princess laugh to win her hand. The king tests the suitor, warns of punishment for failure, and recounts other failed attempts while the young man seeks a laugh from the princess and onlookers.
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la Princesa
Lt Smith Completes Officer Basic Course at Fort Benning
Lt. Duane N. Smith, 23, son of Mr. and Mrs. Duane E. Smith of Alpine, finished the officer basic course on Oct. 29 at Fort Benning Georgia. The 10 week program trained new lieutenants in duties of infantry unit command. He is a 1950 University of Texas alumnus and member of Phi Delta Theta.
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Waler Skinner
San Antonio
D. W. Collins
Lordsbut
JL. Shoesnake
W. Williams
Ysleta
Tesnas
Marathon
Walter Skinner
Roy Stillwell
Spalding
Terlingua
DME
Waldron
Alpine
J.F. Bennett
Jim Bennett
Marfa
H. E. Perry
Stevens
Portland
Maine
Terlin
Frank Skevington
Turney
Jane Wood
Terlit Gua
Ethel Skevington
Katherine Turney
Erustine Behrense
Smith
Fort Benning
Duane N. Smith
Duane E. Smith
Tn School
Alpine High School
Texas
Phi Delta Theta Fraternity
Sul Ross State College bids on livestock for sale
Sul Ross State College calls for sealed bids on livestock including six registered cows, three registered yearling heifers, two bulls, and a yearling grade heifer. Bids due 3 p.m. December 3, 1959 in the Sul Ross Business Office. The college may accept or reject any or all bids.
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Sul Ross State College
Jack, Stovell
Sul Ross
Notice We Buy Land in Brewster and Surrounding Counties
We purchase land across Brewster and nearby counties ranging from 40 to 4000 acres. Owners with property to sell may contact for a quick cash offer and evaluation.
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Brewster
Jeff Davis
Presidio
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New Mexico
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